Sunday , 16 August 2026

Toronto FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Toronto FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Sat 16 Sep 2023 · 23:30 UTC BMO Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Deandre Kerr 50' 1–0
1–1 56' Tristan Blackmon
1–2 66' Brian White
Y 32' Sebastian Berhalter
Y 60' Pedro Vite
Raoul Petretta 76' Y
Y 87' Javain Brown

Overview

Match Preview

Toronto FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at BMO Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

2
3
6
Toronto FC 11 games · Avg 2.6 goals Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-16 Toronto FC 1–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-05-08 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–0 Toronto FC 2021-04-24 Toronto FC 2–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2020-09-06 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3–2 Toronto FC 2020-08-22 Toronto FC 1–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Recent Form

Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep Vancouver Whitecaps FC H 1–2 L
30 Aug Philadelphia Union H 3–1 W
26 Aug Columbus Crew SC A 0–2 L
20 Aug Montreal Impact FC H 2–3 L
16 Jul Chicago Fire FC A 0–1 L
08 Jul St. Louis City H 0–1 L
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep Toronto FC A 2–1 W
02 Sep New York City FC A 1–1 D
31 Aug Chicago Fire FC A 1–0 W
27 Aug Portland Timbers A 3–2 W
21 Aug San Jose Earthquakes H 0–1 L
16 Jul Los Angeles Galaxy H 4–2 W

Season Stats

Toronto FC Vancouver Whitecaps FC
#12 Position #16
17 Points 34
18 Played 17
3 / 8 / 7 W / D / L 10 / 4 / 3
24 Scored 38
32 Conceded 17
-8 GD +21
0.94 PPG 2.00
17% Win % 59%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
16% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
35% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season

Toronto FC are 12th (17 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (34 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Toronto FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
4/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
6/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
7/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
1/4
61-75
3/–
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Brian White 10 G
Sebastian Berhalter 6 G 4 A
Thomas Muller 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Vancouver Whitecaps FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Toronto FC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Vancouver Whitecaps FC's 3-1-4-2 shape.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Raoul Petretta suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Richie Laryea made 286 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Vancouver Whitecaps FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 30' Vancouver Whitecaps FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 32' The referee calls foul for Sebastian Berhalter. He receives a card.
  • 37' Toronto FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vancouver Whitecaps FC backline.
  • 42' A quiet spell here at BMO Field. Vancouver Whitecaps FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 47' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 50' A stunning finish from Deandre Kerr — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' Goal! Tristan Blackmon scores his 10 goal in 289 matches.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Vancouver Whitecaps FC! Pedro Vite comes on to replace Sebastian Berhalter.
  • 60' Vancouver Whitecaps FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 65' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 66' Brian White has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 66 minutes.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Latif Blessing. He replaces Kobe Franklin on 68 minute.
  • 69' It is a substitution in Toronto FC team. Franco Ibarra is replaced by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty on 69 minute.
  • 74' The travelling Vancouver Whitecaps FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 76' Toronto FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 80' C.J. Sapong is ready to make an impact after coming on for Deandre Kerr at the 80 minute mark.
  • 85' Vancouver Whitecaps FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 87' Javain Brown picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Russell Teibert is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alessandro Schopf at the 90 minute mark.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Vancouver Whitecaps FC take all three points.

Lineups

Toronto FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bob Bradley

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vanni Sartini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nick DeLeon 2
Pablo Piatti 2
Brian White 2
Jonathan Osorio 2
Jake Nerwinski 2
Lucas Cavallini 2
Luke Singh 1
Kei Kamara 1

Head to Head

2023-09-16 Toronto FC 1–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-05-08 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–0 Toronto FC 2021-04-24 Toronto FC 2–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2020-09-06 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3–2 Toronto FC 2020-08-22 Toronto FC 1–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Toronto FC Form

2023-09-16 Toronto FC 1–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2023-08-30 Toronto FC 3–1 Philadelphia Union W 2023-08-26 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 Toronto FC L 2023-08-20 Toronto FC 2–3 Montreal Impact FC L 2023-07-16 Chicago Fire FC 1–0 Toronto FC L 2023-07-08 Toronto FC 0–1 St. Louis City L

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form

2023-09-16 Toronto FC 1–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2023-09-02 New York City FC 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2023-08-31 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2023-08-27 Portland Timbers 2–3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2023-08-21 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–1 San Jose Earthquakes L 2023-07-16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4–2 Los Angeles Galaxy W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13 Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Toronto FC22% Draw24% Vancouver Whitecaps FC54%
Actual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Toronto FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
78%
Toronto FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Toronto FC17% Draw41% Vancouver Whitecaps FC42%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 3
6.5%
0 – 3
5.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 1
5.2%
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 4
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Toronto FC

Handicap Toronto FC covers Push Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 12% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 22% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 18% 18%
+2.5 82% — 18%

Clean Sheet

Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.